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In this useful information section we have placed links to guides and articles from leading organisations and industry practitioners who offer insight into the latest thinking on the wide field of intellectual property.
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Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
The official government body responsible for registering Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom, including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.
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Patents application guide | 2.4 Mb | download now | |
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Patents basic facts booklet | 564 k | download now | |
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Patents essential reading | 4.2 Mb | download now | |
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Trade marks essential reading | 850 k | download now | |
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Applying to register a trade mark | 1.4 Mb | download now | |
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How to apply to register a design | 1.4 Mb | download now | |
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Copyright essential reading | 1.9 Mb | download now | |
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Copyright basic facts | 1.4 Mb | download now |
World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)
WIPO is responsible for promoting the global development of IP legislation, standards and procedures, this includes further development of international laws and treaties on patents; trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications; and copyright and related rights.
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What is Intellectual Property | 773 k | download now | |
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Protecting your Patents Abroad | 493 k | download now | |
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WIPO Intellectual Property Handbook | various | download now |
European Patent Office (EPO)
The European Patent Office (EPO) manages the European wide application procedure for individual inventors and companies seeking patent protection in up to 40 European countries.
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Patent Information | 645 k | download now |